If expectations are moderate for the Patriots, it is quite the opposite in Tampa Bay where many are already ready to give the Super Bowl to the Buccaneers. Not so fast … Attracting attention during the off-season does not give victories. In the game of predictions, at this time last year, the Cleveland Browns were popular after several signings and have only won six wins. In 2019, the Bucs compiled a 7-9 record. Tom Brady will certainly manage the ball better and will certainly not throw 30 interceptions like Jameis Winston last year, but the quarterback who has just turned 43 is no longer in the prime of the game. ‘age and showed worrying signs of slowing down last season. He will however be very well surrounded with his close end partner Rob Gronkowski and running back Leonard Fournette, who join those already in place, including the two star receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The Bucs’ offense will be exciting to watch it go, that’s for sure and the defense isn’t at all prickly. Keep in mind that their rivals the New Orleans Saints lost just three games last season before collapsing in the playoffs. The first clash of the season between the two clubs, starting on Sunday, will certainly set the tone for the title race in the South division of the National conference.
Prediction: Saints first (12-4), Bucs second (10-6) in playoffs
